Admin Support Assistant III

State of Mississippi; College Vista (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services seeks an Admin Support Assistant III in 41 - LEE COUNTY, MS to provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support within a government program.

The role requires a basic understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, ability to work in a team, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and prepare financial and reporting documents as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with administrative support functions.
• Ability to work as a team member and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees clerical functions and maintains filing systems.
• Prepares month-end financial reports and maintains accounts.
• Drafts correspondence and manages mail and calendars.
• Organizes meetings and disseminates information.
• Reviews staff work for quality and produces reports.
• Processes requests and requisitions; maintains financial documents.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admin Support Assistant III in 41 - LEE COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$30,360.47 - $37,336.28 Annually

Location

41 - LEE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9024-0331-20261007LEE

Opening Date

10/07/2026

10/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$30,360.47

$37,336.28

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission.

This Time-Limited (NS-14) position provides assistance in formulating and directing the activities of a Community Rehabilitation Program within the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Incumbents perform a variety of administrative duties in developing and carrying out departmental programs. Incumbents work under the general supervision of the Facility Manager (Vocational Training Supervisor).

• Performs and oversees a variety of clerical functions;
• Keeps an organized office filing system, copies and files materials in a timely fashion, and responds to requests in a timely manner;
• Prepares month-end financial reports;
• Maintains general accounts and processes other departmental paperwork;
• Drafts written correspondence.
• Receives and distributes mail;
• Maintains calendar of events and personnel itineraries:
• Uses basic office equipment including a copy machine, computer, typewriter, fax machine, and calculator in performing office support functions;
• Maintains department files and records;
• Organizes and schedules meetings;
• Prepares and disseminates written and verbal information regarding meetings, etc.;
• Reviews the work of staff for quality and accuracy;Prepares and/or generates reports;
• Processes requests and requisitions;
• Prepares and maintains financial documents;
• Completes additional duties as necessary or assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

A Basic understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.); Experience with administrative support functions; Ability to work as a team member and meet deadlines; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to perform job duties courteously; Ability to manage priorities within time constraints; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and independently coordinate work to achieve goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience. — Hiring Agency Preferred Qualifications: A High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years of full-time clerical/administrative work experience, at least one (1) of which is in Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Social Services, or Client Services, such as Psychology, Rehabilitation, and related Social Services work, is required.

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201